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Lamiaceae
Nepeta 'Joanna Reed'
Hybrid Catmint
This spring-to-fall blooms of this aromatic perennial are borne on upright, flop-resistant stems. A presumed hybrid of Nepeta × faassenii and N. sibirica, it originated in the garden of Joanna Reed of Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Neat mounded clumps of small, oval, dull green leaves give rise to spires of lavender-blue flowers that attract bees. Plants bloom from spring to frost, flowering most heavily if deadheaded occasionally. The flower stems of 'Joanna Reed' do not flop, as do those of most other tall catmints.
The toughness of this perennial can’t be beat. It is both heat and drought tolerant once established and even grows well along the edge of hot paved walkways. It is a total sun-lover, so don’t even attempt to grow it in shade. Average to fertile soil with excellent drainage is needed for good health. Pebbly or sandy soil works too.
This catmint is lovely in mixed borders, mixing nicely with ornamental grasses and summer-blooming composites. It is a close relative to true catnip (Nepeta cataria) and entices felines in a similar way.
9 - 1
4 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Blue, Lavender
Green, Light Green
Yes
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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